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Stephanie Stores posing for a picture after being choose 4th overall to the Washington Mystics
Three Iowa Women’s Basketball Players Drafted to the WNBA
A student works on their math homework during class. Students are now able to join a math-focused honor society.
Kennedy Introduces Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
Ellie is coming to Kennedy to work as a service dog.
Kennedy Welcomes Ellie the Service Dog
Tori recieved an award for her speech.
Kennedy Student Goes to American Legion National Oratorical Contest
HyVee employs numerous Kennedy students as an entry level position.
Senate File 167 Changes Iowa’s Child Labor Laws
Sophomore Alex Miller Playing Defense
Photos: Boys Soccer Substate Final vs Iowa City High
Sophomore Ella Brown Pitching the ball
Photos: 5/25 Softball vs Dubuque Wahlert
Boys Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Boy’s Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Senior Janell Minor Driving the ball to the goal
Photos: 5/15 Girls Soccer vs. Washington
Junior Addison Swartzendruber runs the 400 Meter Dash at Kingston Stadium.
2023 State Track and Field Begins With 31 Kennedy Athletes
Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address to members of the Iowa Legislature inside the House Chamber, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 10, 2023, at the Iowa State Capitol, in Des Moines.
Iowa Auditing Bill Threatens Accountability and Rule of Law
Tik Tok: The Time Sink
Tik Tok: The Time Sink
Pro Fortnite player plays Fortnite.
Fortnite, In This Economy?
Sophomore Jordan Harvey sings through jail bars.
Kennedy’s Production of Chicago is a Must-See
The decrease in Marvels quality of production in recent years is shown through their reviews, CGI and storylines.
The Collapse of the MCU and the End of an Era
Most common means of travel for Kennedy students.
Cougars Over the Summer
Sra. Harger hugging a student
Photos: Class of 2023 Graduation
Former Kennedy Orchestral members pose for a photo.
Music of the Cougars
Senior Maggy Jellison dances at the Senior Night football game.
Dance Team Auditions Scheduled for Next Week
Molly Martin showcases her promposal to Kaitlyn Dolphin
The Declining “Promposal” Phenomenon
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field
Freshman Adam Gray runs five kilometers for cross country, a race in which he holds the freshman record.
A Kennedy First: Class of 2026 Adam Gray Breaks Two Freshman Records His First Year
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Principal Jason Kline Discusses Education and Background (Part 2)
Torch Out Loud, the Kennedy Torch podcast, logo used in every episode.
Torch Out Loud: Kennedy Principal Jason Kline Discusses Education and Background (Part 1)
Ami Jacobo practicing her choreography during Happiness Inc. rehearsal.
Ami Jacobo: Spreading the Positivity
Kennedy student answers the phone at St. Lukes Hospital in the 80s.
Fashion Through the Ages
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Former Kennedy Orchestral members pose for a photo.
Music of the Cougars
Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?
Quiz: Which Gatorade Flavor Are You?
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller plays alto saxophone for Kennedy Marching Bands 2022-2023 show, Black Widow.
Senior Charlotte Ottemoeller Takes The Field
Sra. Harger hugging a student
Photos: Class of 2023 Graduation
Sophomore Alex Miller Playing Defense
Photos: Boys Soccer Substate Final vs Iowa City High
Sophomore Ella Brown Pitching the ball
Photos: 5/25 Softball vs Dubuque Wahlert
Boys Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Boy’s Soccer Recognizes Teachers at Appreciation Game
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
Photos: Kennedy Band and Orchestra Rocks the Stage
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

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Junior Cyrus Courtney anchoring the Shuttle Hurtle

Photos: Co-Ed Track Meet at Kingston Stadium

Isaac White and Emma Rood
April 3, 2023
Kennedy student completes MyPath reading lessons.

MyPath: Is it Worth it?

Emma Rood, Writer
March 14, 2023
Junior Jersey Bilyeu sleeps in their first period after staying up late for jazz band the night before.

The High Schooler’s Sleep Dilema

Jordan Horne, Writer
February 23, 2023
The crowded halls of Kennedy High School.

A Foyer That Feels Like A Mosh Pit

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
February 22, 2023
CRCSD plans to open a new magnet high school in the 2023-2024 school year.

CRCSD Plans to Open a New Magnet High School

Kaitlyn Dolphin, Writer
February 9, 2023
New Superintendent Dr. Tawana Grover.

Cedar Rapids Community School District Announces New Superintendent

Molly Martin, Managing Editor
January 27, 2023
Noreen worked to meet the needs of everyone around her as superintendent. She met others with love and compassion.

It’s “Just Noreen”

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer
November 16, 2022
Art Sathoff will be the interim superintendent.

New CRCSD Superintendent Announced 10/26

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer, Photographer
October 28, 2022
Noreen Bush poses for a photo after discussing her chemo treatments.

Noreen Bush: A Life To Be Remembered

Torch Editorial Board, Writers
October 23, 2022
Quick access to warm coffee could be a thing of the past for Kennedy teachers.

A Charged Removal of Teachers’ Appliances

Joel Dillman, Writer
March 4, 2022
The new pass policy requires teachers to have a hall pass, a restroom pass and a sign-out sheet in their classrooms.

New Pass Policy Regulates Student Break Times

Jersey Bilyeu , Lizzy Hawkes , and Kymburlee Vanover
January 28, 2022
Students in the CRCSD Student Built House program work as professionals.

CRCSD Student Built House: Building Better Futures

James Belding, Writer
November 16, 2021
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